Cheap Dublin from London: an all-in weekend from ~£202
Photo: Unsplash · images.unsplash.com/photo-1651127403819-6c15d8b5f589Dublin packs a lot into a walkable centre, which is good news when you are travelling on a budget. From London it is 1h37 by plane to reach a capital where much of the best stuff, the Georgian squares, the riverside quays, the museums, costs nothing at all.
The city rewards travellers who plan a little. Free national museums, cheap local pubs away from Temple Bar, and a compact core mean you can see the highlights without spending much beyond your bed and your pints.
The all-in budget, line by line
Indicative estimate for 2 nights, 1 traveler. A range, never a firm price.
Getting there from London
- From
- London (LON)
- To
- Dublin (DUB)
- Mode
- Flight
- Est. duration
- ~1h37
- Distance
- ~460 km
Duration and distance are indicative (as the crow flies). Book early and target weekday departures to cut the transport cost.
Doing Dublin on a budget
The National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art all have free admission, so you can fill days without paying entry fees. Drinks and food get pricey around Temple Bar, so walk a few streets over to local pubs for a better deal. Booking a bed well ahead helps, since accommodation is the biggest cost in Dublin.
Getting around and neighbourhoods
The centre is small enough to cross on foot, which keeps transport costs down once you arrive from London. A Leap Card lowers fares on buses, the DART coastal train, and the Luas tram if you venture further out. Base yourself around the city centre, the Liberties, or Stoneybatter for easy walking access, and use the DART for a cheap seaside day trip to Howth or Dun Laoghaire.
When to go
Late spring and summer bring the longest daylight and the mildest weather, though prices and crowds climb with them. The shoulder months in spring and autumn are quieter and often cheaper for beds. Rain is possible in any season, so pack a waterproof layer whenever you make the 1h37 by plane trip.
What to do in Dublin?
Museums, neighbourhoods, must-sees: here's what to see on site.
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Best time to go
For Dublin, aim for May, June, July, August, September: nice weather and still-reasonable prices.
Ready for Dublin?
See the full guide: what to do, where to stay, and the all-in weekend budget.
See the full guide →Reach Dublin from another city
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